A2 verb ニュートラル #423 よく出る

explore

/ɪkˈsplɔːr/

To travel through a place in order to learn about it or to see what it is like. It also means to think about a subject or a problem carefully to find out more about it.

例文

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1

I want to explore the old part of the city tomorrow.

I want to look around the old part of the city tomorrow.

2

The committee will explore several options before making a decision.

The committee will investigate several options before making a decision.

3

Let's go explore that path in the woods!

Let's go see where that path in the woods goes!

語族

名詞
exploration
Verb
explore
副詞
exploratively
形容詞
exploratory
関連
explorer
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Internet Explorer'—it is a tool that helps you 'explore' and find information on the web.

クイックテスト

Scientists want to ______ the surface of Mars to look for water.

正解!

正解は: explore

例文

1

I want to explore the old part of the city tomorrow.

everyday

I want to look around the old part of the city tomorrow.

2

The committee will explore several options before making a decision.

formal

The committee will investigate several options before making a decision.

3

Let's go explore that path in the woods!

informal

Let's go see where that path in the woods goes!

4

This study aims to explore the effects of sleep on memory.

academic

This study aims to examine the effects of sleep on memory.

5

Our company needs to explore new ways to reach customers.

business

Our company needs to look for new ways to reach customers.

語族

名詞
exploration
Verb
explore
副詞
exploratively
形容詞
exploratory
関連
explorer

よく使う組み合わせ

explore the world travel and see different countries
explore an idea think deeply about a concept
explore options look at different choices
explore the area look around a specific location
explore a possibility consider if something can happen

よく使うフレーズ

explore all avenues

to try every possible way to find a solution

space exploration

the discovery and study of outer space

explore the possibilities

to consider different things that might be done

よく混同される語

explore vs exploit

Explore means to look or search to learn; exploit means to use something or someone selfishly for your own benefit.

explore vs search

Search usually means looking for a specific thing that is lost; explore means looking around a place to see what is there.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'explore' when you are talking about looking around a new place or thinking about a new idea for the first time. It often suggests a sense of curiosity and excitement.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use a preposition like 'explore in the city' or 'explore to the city.' In English, 'explore' is usually followed directly by the place: 'explore the city.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Internet Explorer'—it is a tool that helps you 'explore' and find information on the web.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'explorare,' which means 'to search out' or 'to scout,' originally used by hunters to describe scouting for game.

文法パターン

Regular verb (explored, exploring) Transitive verb (usually followed by a direct object) Commonly used with 'how' or 'whether' in abstract contexts (e.g., explore how it works)
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文化的な背景

The word is strongly associated with the 'Age of Discovery' when European sailors traveled to find new lands, and it is now often used for space travel and scientific research.

クイックテスト

Scientists want to ______ the surface of Mars to look for water.

正解!

正解は: explore

関連単語

majority

C1

The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.

method

C1

A systematic, logical, and established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research. It implies a structured series of steps designed to achieve a specific result or to gain knowledge in a disciplined manner.

occurrence

C1

An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.

percent

C1

A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.

percentage

C2

A percentage is a rate, number, or amount in each hundred, used to express a proportion or ratio relative to a whole. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the quantitative measurement of a subset compared to the total population or data set.

periodic

C2

In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.

principle

B2

A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.

requirement

C1

A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition that must be met in order to achieve a specific goal or comply with a rule. In formal and academic settings, it often refers to a compulsory qualification or a mandatory standard of performance.

respond

B2

To say or write something as a reply to a question, statement, or letter, or to react to something by taking action. In academic contexts, it often refers to how an organism, system, or person reacts to a specific stimulus or event.

responsive

C1

Characterized by reacting quickly and positively to suggestions, influences, or stimuli. In technical and academic contexts, it describes a system or organism that adapts efficiently to changing conditions or feedback.

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